Cosplay Mania 2017 Schedule Now Available!

Cosplay Mania 2017 Announces Action-Packed Schedule

The Philippines’ biggest cosplay convention announces the Cosplay Mania 2017 schedule for activities and events during its two-day run.

Metro Manila – Cosplay Mania, the Philippines’ largest cosplay convention, has released its two-day schedule jam-packed with contests, activities, and special guest appearances— as well as its lineup for its very first JAM (Japanese Anime Music) Concert. Event organizers Cosplay.ph have pulled out all the stops for the two-day convention. They’re bringing in celebrity cosplayers from around the globe. They’ve also brought in the director of one of the biggest anime crazes in recent history. Cosplay Mania happens on September 30 and October 1, 2017, at the SMX Convention Center.

Day 1

Cosplay Mania will open with an exclusive screening of the Hatsune Miku Expo 2016 Japan Tour, a concert featuring the vocaloid sensation Hatsune Miku, among other virtual artists. J-Pop dance cover group Seishun Kakumei will take the stage later in the day, followed by Sayo Yamamoto and Fuuko Noda, the director and producer of the figure-skating anime Yuri!!! on ICE (@yurionice_PR). Interviews with Japanese artists kradness and Konomi Suzuki will highlight Day 1’s festivities. There will also be a Cosplay Solo Showdown and Ultimate Cosplay Championship finals.

Day 2

Canadian cosplay superstar Hikarin will be holding Hikarin’s Cosplay Classroom, where cosplayers will be able to learn a thing or two from the artist herself. After Cosplay Mania Cup finals, Japanese voice artists Wataru Hatano (Fairy Tail, My Hero Academia) and Koutaro Nishiyama (Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!, Jewelpet: Magical Change) will be interviewed at an exclusive fan panel for Cosplay Mania attendees.

On both days, Cosplay Mania’s experience zones offer a chance to try out the latest games and gadgets, as well as purchase some highly sought-after collectibles. Many booths have their own activities lined up for attendees! Expect free photo print-outs, board game demos, and arcade game action.

Cosplay.ph has lined up a wide variety of other events in the Cosplay Mania 2017 schedule. These include a Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest, trivia games, interviews with international cosplayers, and a performance by Jarhead Syndrome. All that, plus the exciting displays, exhibits, and demos at the convention’s different experience zones, guarantee that there’s something for everyone at Cosplay Mania.